1964 Renault 8 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 34 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault 8 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 8 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
