1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault 8 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Renault 8 (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 750 | 8 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |