2008 BMW 540 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 37 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1971 Renault 10.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 540 | 10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1289 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
