2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Spider weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B2300 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
