1976 BMW 633 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 10 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 730 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 633 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
