2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 46 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 465 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.
Because 1960 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 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper, 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2006 Mini Cooper 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. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |
