1979 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-2 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-2 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
