1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 170 kg more than 1995 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
| Model | Guara | Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
