1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Renault Floride is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Floride weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Abarth 700 (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 700 | Floride |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |