1962 Renault Floride vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 36 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 760 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, 1998 Rover 75, 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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Renault Floride | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Floride | 75 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |