1962 Renault Floride vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 39 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 640 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lexus IS (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 2001 Lexus IS 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. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Renault Floride | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Renault | Lexus |
Model | Floride | IS |
Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |