2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Spider would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1999 Renault Spider. (296 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 349 kg more than 1999 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 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Carrera GT | Spider |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3120 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 | 1345 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
