2005 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 520 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | Spider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1510 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
