1970 Renault 10 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 871 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.
Because 1970 Renault 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Renault 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Renault 10 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | 10 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2820 mm |
