1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 272 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 2600 | Spider |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 115 L |