1979 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 950 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 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1967 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
