1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 24 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 810 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 300 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
