1960 Renault Floride vs. 2012 Audi S5

To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 52 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 990 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 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Renault Floride 2012 Audi S5
Make Renault Audi
Model Floride S5
Year Released 1960 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 845 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 354 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 59 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4623 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1382 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 64 L


 

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