1968 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 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 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Porsche 911 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | 10 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |