1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Renault 8
To start off, 1969 Renault 8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 8 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
