2007 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 120 | Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1005 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 115 L |