2004 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 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, 2004 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |
