1971 Renault 10 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1310 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 10 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
