1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 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 18 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 218 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla, 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Sport Spider | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Sport Spider | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |