1963 Renault Floride vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1963 Renault Floride is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault Floride weights approximately 48 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1962 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Renault Floride | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Floride | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
