1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault 8 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000.
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, 1966 Renault 8 (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 1000 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
