1957 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1968 Renault 8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1968 Renault 8 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Princess | 8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2270 mm |