1959 Renault Floride vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 16 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Floride | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2230 mm |
