1981 Porsche 928 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 928 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 928 | 10 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |