1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Renault 8
To start off, 1963 Renault 8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault 8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1963 Renault 8 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 700 | 8 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |