2000 Renault Spider vs. 1970 Rover 2000
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 2000. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Spider | 1970 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Spider | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
