1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | 109 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
