1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 930 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Venture | Floride |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |