1964 Renault Floride vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 44 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 505 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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Floride | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Altea |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
