1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | Spider |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |