1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric 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 81 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan Cedric | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Cedric | Spider |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |