2001 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 587 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | 8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |