1964 Renault Floride vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 550 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 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Floride | 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Floride | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
