1981 BMW 628 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 15 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 730 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 628 | 8 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |