1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 820 kg more than 1996 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
