1966 Renault 8 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 10 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8.
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, 1976 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 8 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
