1987 Nissan Mid4 vs. 1971 Renault 10

To start off, 1987 Nissan Mid4 is newer by 16 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Mid4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Mid4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Mid4 weights approximately 614 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.

Because 1987 Nissan Mid4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Renault 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Mid4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Mid4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.

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