1965 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, both 1965 Morgan 4 and 1965 Renault 10 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Morgan 4.
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:
| 1965 Morgan 4 | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
