1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Renault Floride is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Floride (48 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1965 Renault Floride (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 500 | Floride |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 48 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |