1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1175 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Floride |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |