1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1995 Renault Sport Spider and 1995 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 440. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport 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 Sport Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440, 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 Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Sport Spider | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Sport Spider | 440 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
