1964 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Seat Ibiza is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Ibiza (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 275 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Ibiza, 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 Seat Ibiza (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Floride | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
