1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 559 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Spider |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |