1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 817 kg more than 1997 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 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Biscayne | Spider |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2350 mm |
