1994 BMW 518 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 518 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 518 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
