1968 Renault 10 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1968 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 10 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 10 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
