2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 634 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Spider |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |