2007 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 390 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 320 (200 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 320 | Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |