1995 Porsche 928 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1998 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 928 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 928 | Spider |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5395 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |