1961 Renault Floride vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 47 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 701 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, 2008 Renault Laguna, 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Floride | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
| 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 | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
