2001 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Renault Talisman
To start off, both 2001 BMW 325 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 325 (184 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Renault Talisman. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Talisman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Talisman weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 BMW 325.
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 325 (245 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Talisman. (105 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Talisman. 2001 Renault Talisman has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Talisman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 2001 Renault Talisman | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Talisman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
