1970 Renault 10 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 32 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 865 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Renault 10 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | 10 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
