1959 Renault Floride vs. 1974 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1974 Triumph 2000 is newer by 15 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph 2000 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 499 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1974 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Floride | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
