2001 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2001 Lotec C 1000 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 808 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 320 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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 931 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec C 1000 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Lotec | Renault |
| Model | C 1000 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
