1971 Renault 12 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, both 1971 Renault 12 and 1971 Renault 10 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1971 Renault 12 and 1971 Renault 10 are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 12 weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1971 Renault 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Renault 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 12 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 12 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 38 L |
