1995 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
