1978 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 8 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10.
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, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 725 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
