1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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 Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Sport Spider | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Renault | Steyr |
Model | Sport Spider | 650T |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |