1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | 100 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
