1998 Renault Spider vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 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 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Spider | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Spider | 125 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |