2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 920 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | 300 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2350 mm |
