1991 Porsche 928 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 770 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Porsche 928 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 928 | Floride |
Year Released | 1991 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |