1998 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 8 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), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 535 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 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 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 | 190 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
