1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 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 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 320 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 75 | 8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |