1965 Renault Floride vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 48 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), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 543 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Floride | Golf |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| 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 | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
