1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 115 L |
