1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 54 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.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Dino | Spider |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
