1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Porsche 356 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 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 Porsche 356 (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 356 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
