2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1353 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2350 mm |
