1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 560 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.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Floride |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |