1964 Renault 8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 41 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 699 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 8 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
