1985 Porsche 928 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 928 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
