1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1960 Renault Floride is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 110 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, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 1100 | Floride |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 29 L |