1966 Renault 8 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 33 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 200 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |
