2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Spider weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Elise | Spider |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |