1997 Renault Spider vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 162 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Spider | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
