1966 Renault 8 vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 46 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 910 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Renault 8 | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 8 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
