1976 Porsche 911 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1964 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 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Porsche 911 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
