1999 Renault Spider vs. 1999 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 1999 Renault Spider and 1999 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 160 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Scenic weights approximately 399 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, 1999 Renault Scenic, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic. 1999 Renault Scenic has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Renault Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 1999 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
