1968 Renault 10 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 43 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 931 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.
Because 1968 Renault 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Renault 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 10 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 10 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
