1972 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 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 28 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 240 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 520 | Spider |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1230 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |