2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 73 kg more than 1995 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | SSR | Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 115 L |
