1962 Renault Floride vs. 2001 Rover 25
To start off, 2001 Rover 25 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 1,119 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 25 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 25 weights approximately 250 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, 2001 Rover 25, 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, 2001 Rover 25 (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2001 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Floride | 25 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 62.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
