1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Serie II | Spider |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
