1996 Renault Spider vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Spider | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 123 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
