1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1971 Fiat Dino is newer by 7 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 547 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Dino | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
