1986 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 26 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 370 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.
Because 1960 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 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Am | Floride |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
