2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 210 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride.
Because 1962 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 1962 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
