1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
