1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Chevelle | Floride |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
