1960 Renault Floride vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride.
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, 2012 Opel Insignia, 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2012 Opel Insignia 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. 2012 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Floride | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2737 mm |
