1998 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 32 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 620 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 316 | 8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |