1971 Renault 10 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 42 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1485 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 10 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 528 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
