2009 BMW 335 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 14 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 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 335 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
