1996 BMW 528 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 699 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 528 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
