2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1323 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 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 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2350 mm |
