1960 Renault Floride vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Floride | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
