1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 347 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Belmont | 8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |