1963 Renault Floride vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1963 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5, 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, 1987 Renault 5 (165 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Renault Floride | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | 5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
| 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 | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
