1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, both 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 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 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 465 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 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | C 111 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1108 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
