1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1971 Renault 8
To start off, both 1971 Jaguar E-Type and 1971 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1971 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 719 kg more than 1971 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:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1971 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | E-Type | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |
