2000 Opel Astra vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, both 2000 Opel Astra and 2000 Renault Spider were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 Opel Astra and 2000 Renault Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Astra (190 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Astra weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra, 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, 2000 Opel Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Astra | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Spider |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
