1968 Renault 8 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1968 Renault 8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Tatra T600 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Tatra T600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Tatra T600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 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, 1951 Tatra T600 (118 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1951 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 8 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Renault | Tatra |
| Model | 8 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
