1997 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1997 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Espace weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Espace |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
