1972 Fiat 130 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 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 576 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 130 | Spider |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |