1966 Renault 8 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Renault 8.
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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Renault 8 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | 8 | 10 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |