1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 335 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | 929 | Floride |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |