1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XKR and 1998 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider.
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 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XKR | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XKR | Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
