1997 Renault Spider vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 140 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 59 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 270 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Spider | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 140 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
