1973 Porsche 914 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 914 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
