1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 577 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 308 | 8 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |