1960 Renault Floride vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Grand 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 900 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 Grand 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 Grand Espace (183 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
