1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 397 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
