1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Renault 8
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Challenger and 1969 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 780 kg more than 1969 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:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Challenger | 8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |
