1965 Renault Floride vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 157 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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | 5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
