1964 Renault 8 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 28 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 842 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 1992 Ferrari 456 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Renault | Ferrari |
| Model | 8 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
