1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 455 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, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Camaro | Spider |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4375 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |