1984 Porsche 944 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 355 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 944 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 944 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
