1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 8 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 284 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Fairlady | Floride |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
