1999 Renault Spider vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 209 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 1999 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 1999 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis, 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
