1964 Renault 8 vs. 1981 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1981 Simca 2 Litres 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 272 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. 1981 Simca 2 Litres 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 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1981 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | 8 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
