1959 Renault Floride vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 420 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, 1988 Renault 25, 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, 1988 Renault 25 (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Floride | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Floride | 25 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |