2009 BMW 328 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 328 | 10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |