Renault 8 (1964 – 1970) vs Porsche 911 Carrera (1965 – 1969): specs compared
The Renault 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 11.8 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 174 km/h. The Renault 8 is the lighter car, from 850 kg against 970 kg. At 4,163 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera is 175 mm longer than the Renault 8.
| Specification |
Renault
8
1964 – 1970
|
Porsche
911 Carrera
1965 – 1969
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1970 | 1965 – 1969 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 105 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 98 – 117 Nm | 122 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 12.3 s | 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 174 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.0 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,988 mm | 4,163 mm |
| Width | 1,486 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,273 mm | 2,210 mm |
| Curb weight | 850 – 853 kg | 970 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.