1997 Renault Spider vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 462 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Spider | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
