1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 814 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1964 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Superbird | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Superbird | 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6982 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
