1964 Renault 8 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Renault 8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 633 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 8 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |
