2000 Renault Spider vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 500 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, 2010 Ford Fusion, 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, 2010 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Spider | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2728 mm |
