1951 Austin A vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1964 Renault Floride is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault Floride (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault Floride weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1964 Renault Floride (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1964 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A | Floride |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
