2008 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Renault 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
