1957 Jaguar MK VIII 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 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1965 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | MK VIII | 10 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |