2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1997 Renault Spider

To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1000 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alpina B7 1997 Renault Spider
Make Alpina Renault
Model B7 Spider
Year Released 2003 1997
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4399 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 492 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2350 mm


 

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