1963 BMW 1800 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider.
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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 1800 | Spider |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |