1990 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider. 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 525 | Spider |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 1575 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |