1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 977 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 400 (393 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 400 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
