1996 Renault Spider vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 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 117 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Spider weights approximately 415 kg more than 1969 Seat 600. 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Spider | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Spider | 600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
