2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | RX-8 | Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |