1996 Renault Spider vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 66 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Renault Spider | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |