1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | 8 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 78 Nm |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |