2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Spider |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
