1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Floride (51 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Floride weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1966 Renault Floride (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 500 | Floride |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 24 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |