1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 3 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 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 726 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Chevelle | 10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
