1958 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Aceca weights approximately 119 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Aceca | 10 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |