1960 Renault Floride vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 34 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 230 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 1994 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Floride | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 42 L |
