1969 Renault 8 vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1969 Renault 8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 1014 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. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1969 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1969 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Renault 8 | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 8 | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |