1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 270 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Silvia | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Silvia | 8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
