1973 Opel Rekord vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 305 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, 1973 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Rekord | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | Floride |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 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 |