1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II weights approximately 153 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. (167 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | 3000 Mk II | Spider |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 115 L |
