1960 Renault Floride vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 40 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), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 750 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Floride | 166 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| 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 | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 275 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 | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |
