1998 Renault Spider vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 490 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 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Spider | Forester |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2615 mm |
