1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1968 Renault 10
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 292 kg more than 1968 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 1968 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Esprit | 10 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
