1973 BMW 3 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 3 | Spider |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |