1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 1 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 270 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 125 | 8 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |