1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 128 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Tempra | Spider |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |