2008 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Renault Siete
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Siete would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Siete. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1980 Renault Siete | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Siete |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
