1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 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 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Floride weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
