1999 Renault Spider vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spider | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2893 mm |
