2007 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 43 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 427 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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M6 | 8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
