1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1965 Renault Floride

To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1965 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 1965 Renault Floride
Make Oldsmobile Renault
Model Ninety-Eight Floride
Year Released 1972 1965
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5736 cc 1108 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 48 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103.1 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.9 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 4270 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2270 mm


 

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