1997 Renault Spider vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 12 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari California weights approximately 745 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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Renault | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | California |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
