1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 90 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
