1971 Nissan Laurel vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1971 Nissan Laurel 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 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 157 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, 1971 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Laurel | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Laurel | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1815 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
