1988 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 530 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercedes-Benz S | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | S | Spider |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |