1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 975 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1966 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1966 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Cutlass | Floride |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |