1965 Mini Countryman vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Mini Countryman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Renault Floride (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1965 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Renault Floride weights approximately 94 kg more than 1965 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Mini Countryman, 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, 1965 Mini Countryman (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mini Countryman | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Countryman | Floride |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |
