2004 BMW 745 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 7 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 995 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 745 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
