2008 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 414 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 120 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
