1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Spider |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |