1960 Renault Floride vs. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 33 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 746 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Floride | 164 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
