1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | Floride |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |