1964 Renault 8 vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 8 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 507 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 8 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
