BMW 1500/1600 (1966 – 1975) vs Renault 16 (1965 – 1980): specs compared
The Renault 16 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 84 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 150 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,050 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
1500/1600
1966 – 1975
|
Renault
16
1965 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1975 | 1965 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 hp | 66 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 111 – 129 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 s | 12.5 – 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 145 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,588 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,718 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 1,010 – 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.