1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1959 Renault Floride is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 185 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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
Model | 100 | Floride |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |