1966 Renault 8 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 8 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
