1960 Renault Floride vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 803 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Renault Floride | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Floride | Touran |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |