1979 Buick Regal vs. 1966 Renault 10
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 10 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 715 kg more than 1966 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 Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1966 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
