1973 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Spider |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
