1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 806 kg more than 1971 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 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Firebird | 10 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |