2005 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport 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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |