1996 Plymouth Neon vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 349 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Neon | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Neon | Floride |
Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |