1968 Opel GT vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Opel GT (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | GT | Floride |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 38 L |
