1971 Renault 10 vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano 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, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | 10 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
