2002 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Wind is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. 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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Wind |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
