1971 Renault 10 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10.
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, 1981 Volvo 343 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 10 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | 10 | 343 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |