2009 BMW 130 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 14 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 130 | Spider |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 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 | 53 L | 115 L |