1999 Renault Spider vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Spider would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 356 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna. 2008 Toyota Sienna 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. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Renault Spider | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |