1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1959 Renault Floride is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 109 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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Porsche 356 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 356 | Floride |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |