2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride.
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 Opel Corsa, 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
