1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 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 Alpine V6 (298 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1968 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | V6 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
