2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 35 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 359 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Extreme | Floride |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1108 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |