2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
