1962 Renault Floride vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, 1996 Volvo 440 is newer by 34 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 440 (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 440 weights approximately 245 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.
Because 1962 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 1962 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 440, 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, 1996 Volvo 440 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Floride | 440 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
