2007 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 41 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 915 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | 8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
