1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Renault Floride is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 592 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XK | Floride |
Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |