1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Renault Floride is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1965 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 90 | Floride |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |