1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1966 Renault 10
To start off, 1966 Renault 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1966 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1966 Renault 10 | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | Plus 4 | 10 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |