2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 605 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Carrera GT | 10 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
