1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 849 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
