1998 BMW 316 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1998 BMW 316 and 1998 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 316 | Spider |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |