1999 Renault Spider vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Spider | P4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
