1998 Renault Spider vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 980 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.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Spider | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Renault | Porsche |
Model | Spider | Panamera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2918 mm |