1965 Renault 10 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 557 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault 10 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 10 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3240 mm |
