1997 Renault Spider vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 331 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 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Juke |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
