1966 Morris Minor vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Minor weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 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, 1966 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Morris Minor | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Morris | Renault |
Model | Minor | Floride |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |