1965 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 45 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 534 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 1965 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 1965 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Floride | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
