2009 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 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, 2009 BMW 320 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 320 | Spider |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |