1962 Mazda R 360 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Mazda R 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1962 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 366 kg more than 1962 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Renault Floride (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Mazda R 360 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | R 360 | Floride |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2270 mm |