1999 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 592 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.
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, 1999 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | 8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |