1998 Renault Spider vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 13 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider. 2011 Infiniti FX 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. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Spider | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2885 mm |
