1965 Renault Floride vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 46 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1020 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Renault | Jaguar |
| Model | Floride | XJ |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
