2006 BMW 630 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 11 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 636 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 630 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |