1960 Renault Floride vs. 2002 Renault Espace

To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 42 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 1090 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, 2002 Renault Espace, 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, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Renault Floride 2002 Renault Espace
Make Renault Renault
Model Floride Espace
Year Released 1960 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 845 cc 2187 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 59 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 58 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1850 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 83 L


 

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