1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 315 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 90 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1005 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |
