1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 6 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 982 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Biscayne | Floride |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 38 L |