1971 Renault 10 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 50 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 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | 10 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
