1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 122 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) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 60 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
