1971 Maserati Indy vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1971 Maserati Indy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Indy | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Indy | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
