2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1998 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB7 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
