2000 Renault Spider vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, 2005 TVR T 350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR T 350 weights approximately 240 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.
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, 2005 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Spider | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Renault | TVR |
Model | Spider | T 350 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |