1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 307 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Commodore | 8 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |