1999 Renault Spider vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris is newer by 11 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 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 190 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 53 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, 2010 Toyota Yaris, 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Renault Spider | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Yaris |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 4200 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1689 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |