1997 BMW Z3 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1997 BMW Z3 and 1997 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW Z3 (333 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW Z3 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 BMW Z3 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW Z3 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | Z3 | Spider |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |