1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 527 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Commodore | 8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 1380 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |