2007 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Wind. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Wind would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 790 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Wind |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
