1957 DKW 3-6 Monza vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza (49 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
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, 1965 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | 3-6 Monza | 10 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 42 HP |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 733 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
