1962 Maserati Spider 3500 vs. 1962 Renault Floride

To start off, both 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 weights approximately 440 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.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Maserati Spider 3500 1962 Renault Floride
Make Maserati Renault
Model Spider 3500 Floride
Year Released 1962 1962
Engine Size 3485 cc 843 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 760 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2270 mm


 

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