1964 Renault 8 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 157 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 8 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
