1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1964 Renault 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1964 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB5 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
