1968 Renault 10 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1897 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Renault 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Renault 10 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Renault Land Rover
Model 10 Range Rover
Year Released 1968 2012
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 43 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 77 Nm 624 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 775 kg 2672 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4973 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 104 L