1972 Buick GS vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 634 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | GS | Spider |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
