2009 BMW 125 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 735 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 125 | 10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
