1959 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Renault 10.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 356 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 42 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
