2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 7 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 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | Viano | Spider |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2350 mm |