1960 Renault Floride vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 24 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 176 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 51 L |
