1995 Renault Spider vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 395 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, 1979 Volvo 265 (218 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Spider | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 265 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
