2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 33 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 930 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | GTO | 10 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
