1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 95 | Spider |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
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 | 1350 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |