1995 Morgan 4 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Spider weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4. 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Morgan 4 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| 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 | 880 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
