1993 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Renault 21

To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.

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