1965 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 31 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Aceca | Floride |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |