1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 920 kg more than 1968 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1968 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1968 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1968 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
