1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 225 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GTV | Floride |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
