1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1966 Renault 10
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault 10 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4.
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, 1976 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Morgan 4 | 1966 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
