1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 333 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 328 GTB | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |