2005 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
