1995 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M3 weights approximately 475 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, 1995 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
