1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 703 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Sport Spider | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Sport Spider | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
