2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 580 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Floride |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
