1992 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 340 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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 325 | Spider |
Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |