1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Renault Floride weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Because 1961 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 1961 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Floride |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
