1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1964 Renault 8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 95 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 1600 | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 171 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 | 975 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |