1981 BMW 518 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 518 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
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 | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |