1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Renault Floride

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 500 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1960 Renault Floride
Make Alfa Romeo Renault
Model 75 Floride
Year Released 1987 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 845 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 59 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 29 L


 

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