1961 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Floride weights approximately 167 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 850 | Floride |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |