2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1812 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
