1966 Renault 8 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 580 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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 8 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
