1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 10 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1966 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 749 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | 10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
