1964 Renault 8 vs. 1975 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1975 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 11 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 385 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Renault 8 | 1975 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Renault | Simca |
Model | 8 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |