1964 Renault 8 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 367 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1964 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | 8 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
