1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 375 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Belmont | Spider |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |