1996 BMW 540 vs. 1997 Renault Helem

To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.

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) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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.

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