1979 BMW 633 vs. 1967 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault 10 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1967 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1967 Renault 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 633 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
