2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Spider would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1045 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1161 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Lotec | Renault |
| Model | Sirius | Spider |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
