1996 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Renault Alpine. (251 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1992 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 540 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
