1990 BMW 316 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | BMW | Spyker |
| Model | 316 | C8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
