2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, both 2001 Ford Fiesta and 2001 Spyker C8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Spyker C8 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 2001 Spyker C8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Ford | Spyker |
| Model | Fiesta | C8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
