1992 BMW 538 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 538. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 538 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 840 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 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 538 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
