1964 Renault Floride vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 48 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1166 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, 2012 Nissan Quest, 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Floride | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Floride | Quest |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
