2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault 21 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 425 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1994 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1994 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Alpina | 21 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
