1978 Honda Accord vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 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.
Because 1960 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Floride |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |
