1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1971 Renault 8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1971 Renault 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1971 Renault 8 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 5.8 | 8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |