1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport 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, 1981 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Sport Spider | 1981 BMW M1 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Sport Spider | M1 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 116 L |