Renault 8 (1962 – 1971) vs Wartburg 312 Limousine (1965 – 1966): specs compared
Both offer around 43 hp at most. The Renault 8 has the higher top speed: 135 km/h against 122 km/h. At 4,300 mm, the Wartburg 312 Limousine is 310 mm longer than the Renault 8. The Renault 8 dates from 1962 – 1971, the Wartburg 312 Limousine from 1965 – 1966.
| Specification |
Renault
8
1962 – 1971
|
Wartburg
312 Limousine
1965 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1971 | 1965 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 42 – 43 hp | 45 hp |
| Torque | 75 – 77 Nm | 93 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 122 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,990 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,486 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Curb weight | 726 – 800 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.