Volvo P1800 (1961 – 1973) vs Renault 8 (1964 – 1970): specs compared
The Renault 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 97 hp. It is the lighter car, from 850 kg against 1,070 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Volvo P1800 is 411 mm longer than the Renault 8. The Volvo P1800 dates from 1961 – 1973, the Renault 8 from 1964 – 1970.
| Specification |
Volvo
P1800
1961 – 1973
|
Renault
8
1964 – 1970
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1961 – 1973 | 1964 – 1970 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | — | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 97 hp | 95 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 98 – 117 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.9 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 171 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 0.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 3,988 mm |
| Width | 1,676 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,308 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,273 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,070 kg | 850 – 853 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.