1964 Renault 8 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 45 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 1082 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 2009 BMW 650 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. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault 8 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 8 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 250 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 | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2790 mm |
