1969 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1969 Renault 8
To start off, both 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1019 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 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1969 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | 8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
