1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, both 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II and 1962 Renault Floride were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II weights approximately 398 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
| Model | 3000 Mk II | Floride |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
