1961 Renault Floride vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Floride | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
