1998 Lexus SC vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1998 Lexus SC 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus SC weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 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 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus SC | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Lexus | Renault |
| Model | SC | Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
