1993 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 31 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 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 520 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 1993 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Prowler | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Prowler | Floride |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
