1996 Renault Spider vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider. 2012 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Spider | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2789 mm |
