2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Econovan | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |