1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Renault 8
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1965 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1965 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Renault 8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 2600 | 8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |