1998 Renault Spider vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Model F 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 310 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Spider | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Model F |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2240 mm |
