1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | Lancia 037 | Spider |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |