Car comparison

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ronart Lightning

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
325hp242kW
321hp239kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight-
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,195mm47in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,444mm57in
Trunk volume-
230L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
20.1 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V has 4 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
290 km/h
180 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
290 km/h
180 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
-
559 km
347 mi
Trunk score
-
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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