1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | V6 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
