2009 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Spider would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
