1962 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 43 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 310 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, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm, 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, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm 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. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Floride | Prizm |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
