1945 Austin 16 vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | 16 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
