2012 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2012 BMW 520 and 2012 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 520 | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 520 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
