1974 Nissan Laurel vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Laurel | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Laurel | Floride |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |