2003 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 37 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 825 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, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 525 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | 8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 238 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 | 1565 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
