1951 Holden FX vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1959 Renault Floride is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Holden FX (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 224 kg more than 1959 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, 1951 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | FX | Floride |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |