1996 Opel Calibra vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 375 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Calibra | Floride |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
