1964 Renault 8 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1964 Renault 8 and 1964 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 200 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Renault 8 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
Model | 8 | Victor |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |