1965 Renault 8 vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, both 1965 Renault 8 and 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 620 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 Renault 8 | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
Make | Renault | Willys-Overland |
Model | 8 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |