1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 81 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Dodge | Renault |
Model | Ram | Spider |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2350 mm |