1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 117 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 60 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 115 L |
