1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 14 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Sierra | Spider |
Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |