1969 Renault 8 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1969 Renault 8 and 1969 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 589 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 Renault 8 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
