1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1970 Renault 10 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1970 Renault 10 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Monte Carlo | 10 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |