1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 17 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 470 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfetta | Floride |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
