1961 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 44 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 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForFour weights approximately 205 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, 2005 Smart ForFour, 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, 2005 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1961 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1961 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Floride | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Floride | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
