1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 5 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 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 950 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 10 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
