1997 Renault Spider vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 72 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Spider weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Renault Spider | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |