1960 Renault Floride vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 37 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Celica weights approximately 335 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, 1997 Toyota Celica, 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
