1960 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Porsche 911

To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 885 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Renault Floride 2010 Porsche 911
Make Renault Porsche
Model Floride 911
Year Released 1960 2010
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 845 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 59 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4478 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 67 L


 

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