1995 Renault Spider vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Spider | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Publica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 54 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 61 L |