1972 BMW 3 vs. 1972 Renault 8
To start off, both 1972 BMW 3 and 1972 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1972 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:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1972 Renault 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 3 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
