1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Renault 10
To start off, 1968 Renault 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 10 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Renault 10 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 1000 | 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |