1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Renault 8
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 8 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1970 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1970 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1970 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1970 Renault 8 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 8 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |