1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 340 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Rekord | Floride |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
