1971 Renault 10 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 29 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 32 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, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 10 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
