1966 Morris Minor vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, both 1966 Morris Minor and 1966 Renault Floride were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Floride (51 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Floride weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morris Minor | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | Floride |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 825 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 | 38 L |
