1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1966 Renault Floride is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Floride weights approximately 255 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1966 Renault Floride (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 850 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
