1984 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 24 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 365 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mitsubishi Starion | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Starion | Floride |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 760 kg |