1968 Renault 8 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 8 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault 8 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 93 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |