1965 Renault Floride vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 43 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 389 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Floride | Golf |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
