1960 Renault Floride vs. 1969 Renault 12
To start off, 1969 Renault 12 is newer by 9 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Renault 12 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 12 weights approximately 140 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.
Because 1960 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Renault 12 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1969 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | 12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
