1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1240 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Roadmaster | Floride |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |