2005 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Alpine |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |