1964 Renault 8 vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault 8 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 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, 1964 Renault 8 (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | 8 | 1000 MB |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| 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 | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
