1964 Renault Floride vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 42 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 819 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra, 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Floride | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
