2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider.
Because 2000 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Almera | Spider |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |