2004 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 42 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 750 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | Floride |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1510 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
