1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1340 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | Lagonda | Floride |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 29 L |
