Renault R8 vs Saab 96

I am going to Saab 96 wins this one.

Saab, no debate for me. V4, 4spd on the column, the spiritual inspiration for Subaru (at least in my opinion). Few French cars even come close.

Still wishing we had bought a '73 95 a few years ago...

I vote R10 Gordini in French blue, but a Dauphine would be even more cool.

I <3 French cars, but I'm more for tiny 80s hatchbacks and Citroen DSs. 96 2 stroke, for me.

Ian F wrote: Saab, no debate for me. V4, 4spd on the column, the spiritual inspiration for Subaru (at least in my opinion). Few French cars even come close. Still wishing we had bought a '73 95 a few years ago...

I alway thought Subarus idea for the engine came from the Goliath aka: Borgward Hansa 1100.

R8 for me. I've always been partial to Renaults of that era.

SAAB for me. Early Bullnose with later, built up 850cc two stroke in it.

Since this thread won't quit, I must point out that The SAAB 96 is the greatest rally car evar

Edit: not really the greatest ever, but greatest of the prehistoric BCE* era.

*BCE: Before Cosworth Escort.

In reply to iceracer:

I'm not familiar with those. I was referring more to the drivetrain layout and overall quirkiness. When I look at early Subarus I see a lot of Saab 93 & 96 in them, although I'll admit I didn't see this until years later.

ditchdigger wrote: Saabs are cute quirky and quaint but for me I will take all that oddness in the Renault package http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF0OxfXevEs I LOVE R8's. Hell I actually own an R10 Cue the french bashing in 3.....2......1.....

That video made me want one! wow!