1968 Renault 10 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 44 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 1235 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 10 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 10 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
