1995 Renault Spider vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Renault Spider 1968 Toyota Crown
Make Renault Toyota
Model Spider Crown
Year Released 1995 1968
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2599 cc
Horse Power 150 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 201 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 60 L


 

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