1978 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1978 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Renault 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Renault 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Civic | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | 10 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
