1970 Renault 10 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2

To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 35 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (190 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 217 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.

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