1960 Renault Floride vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 18 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride.
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, 1978 Honda Prelude, 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. 1978 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Renault Floride | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Floride | Prelude |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2330 mm |