1968 Renault 10 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 290 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 10 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 10 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
