1997 Renault Spider vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 54 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Spider weights approximately 42 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Renault Spider | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Celica |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |