1959 Renault Floride vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 540 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Model F |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
