1996 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 725 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
