1998 Renault Spider vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Spider weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Spider | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
