1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S would be higher. Both 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S and 1996 Renault Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Spider weights approximately 203 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
Model | TX-S | Spider |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |