1962 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 420 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
