1965 Renault Floride vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Renault Floride is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1300 (51 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1965 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, 1963 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Floride | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
