2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Renault Avantime were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
Because 2001 BMW M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 BMW M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
