1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 429 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Seven | Spider |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 91.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 115 L |