1959 Renault Floride vs. 1986 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1986 Subaru Leone is newer by 27 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru Leone (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru Leone weights approximately 220 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.
Because 1959 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Subaru Leone (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Floride | 1986 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Floride | Leone |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |