1998 Renault Spider vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 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 60 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Spider | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
