2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 525 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| 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 | 1515 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
