1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Kadett | Floride |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 29 L |
