1960 Porsche 356 vs. 1965 Renault 8
To start off, 1965 Renault 8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Porsche 356 | 1965 Renault 8 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 356 | 8 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |