1964 Renault 8 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault 8 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Renault 8 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 8 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |