1959 Renault Floride vs. 1971 Seat 1500
To start off, 1971 Seat 1500 is newer by 12 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1500 weights approximately 400 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Floride | 1971 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Floride | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |