1999 Renault Spider vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 34 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
