1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1967 Renault 8
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 125 and 1967 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1967 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1967 Renault 8 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 125 | 8 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |