1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 and 1996 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A4 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
Because 1996 Renault 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 1996 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4, 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, 1996 Audi A4 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Audi | Renault |
Model | A4 | Spider |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |