2007 Lexus GS vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 47 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (304 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 980 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, 2007 Lexus GS (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2007 Lexus GS 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. 2007 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Lexus | Renault |
| Model | GS | Floride |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 29 L |
