1968 Renault 8 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 666 kg more than 1968 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 8 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
