1970 Renault 10 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 565 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Renault 10 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 10 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
