1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 951 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.
Because 1964 Renault 8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Renault 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Town & Country | 8 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2280 mm |
