1996 Morgan 4 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan 4 weights approximately 100 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Morgan 4 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | 4 | Floride |
Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
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 | 880 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |