1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. Both 1965 Alpine A 110 and 1966 Renault 8 are equipped with a 956 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault 8 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110.
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 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 110 | 8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |