1963 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 42 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 485 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, 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 (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 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 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Renault Floride | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
