1992 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 850 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
