2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 10 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 694 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Hardbody | Spider |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
