1956 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Renault 10.
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, 1970 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | 10 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2280 mm |
