1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 915 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 1976 Buick LeSabre 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. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | LeSabre | Floride |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |