2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 40 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1965 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 1965 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1965 Renault Floride (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Floride |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
