1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 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 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Porsche 356 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 356 | 10 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |