1973 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Fairlady | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Fairlady | Spider |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |