1997 Renault Spider vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 390 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown 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. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Renault Spider | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |