1975 Porsche 924 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 4 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 390 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 924 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 924 | 10 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |