2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Renault Talisman
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Renault Talisman were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Renault Talisman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Renault Talisman. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Talisman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Talisman weights approximately 172 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Talisman. (105 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Talisman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Renault Talisman | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Talisman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
