1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo GT and 1971 Renault 10 are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | GT | 10 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |