1959 Fiat 1200 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 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 140 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 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 1200 | Floride |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |