1962 Renault Floride vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 210 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | 124 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
