2005 Opel Speedster vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 45 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Speedster weights approximately 245 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, 2005 Opel Speedster (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Speedster | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Speedster | Floride |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1005 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 29 L |
