1997 Renault Spider vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Spider would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
