1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 750 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
