1971 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, both 1971 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1971 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 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 Mazda RX-2 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-2 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
