1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 is newer by 15 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Renault 10 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | Plus 4 | 10 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 790 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 |