1997 Renault Spider vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 16 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 723 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Spider | IPL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
