1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Spider | Spider |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |