1999 Opel Speedster vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 37 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Speedster weights approximately 165 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, 1999 Opel Speedster (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Speedster | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Speedster | Floride |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
