The Spyder is a more road than track focused drive. My 981 was sublime in terms of road feel and sound from my viewpoint and always a very eventful and joyous drive. Not sure I'd opt for the 718 version given its diminished sound and in spite of its GT suspension as I'm not sure its much of an upgrade for the Spyder in comparison to the previous car, especially in terms of typical use. The bump in power is offset by a slight increase in weight so performance is the same. While I have not driven the 718 version yet, I suspect I'd miss the overall feel of the 981 by comparison. Will see soon enough, hope I'm surprised but doubt it.