1998 Renault Spider vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider.
Because 1998 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
