1959 DKW Junior vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Junior would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | Junior | Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2350 mm |
