1962 Renault Floride vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 47 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 554 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, 2009 Seat Leon, 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, 2009 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Leon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
