1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, both 1971 Fiat ESV and 1971 Renault 10 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat ESV weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Renault 10.
Because 1971 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 1971 Renault 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, 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, 1971 Fiat ESV (134 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat ESV | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | ESV | 10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
