1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 Opel Admiral 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 650 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 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Admiral | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Admiral | Floride |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
