1965 Renault 10 vs. 1980 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1965 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault 10 | 1980 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | 10 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2040 mm |
