2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 41 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 956 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.
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, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Floride |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 29 L |
