1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 44 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | GTA | Floride |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |