1971 Renault 10 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 810 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 10 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
