1960 Renault Floride vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 47 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 765 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 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2007 Subaru Legacy 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. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Renault Floride 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Renault Subaru
Model Floride Legacy
Year Released 1960 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 845 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 59 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 58 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 64 L


 

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