1962 Renault Floride vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 51 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1590 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 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault Floride | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Renault | Jaguar |
| Model | Floride | XJ |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3157 mm |
