1965 Renault 10 vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault 10 | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 10 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2940 mm |
