1980 Porsche 924 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 16 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 326 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Porsche 924 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 924 | 8 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 171 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 | 1179 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |