1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 130 | 10 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |