1960 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2005 Holden Zafira is newer by 45 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Zafira weights approximately 700 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, 2005 Holden Zafira, 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, 2005 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2005 Holden Zafira 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. 2005 Holden Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 2005 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Floride | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
