2007 BMW 116 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 116 | Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |