1959 Renault Floride vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 37 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (114 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 904 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, 1996 Renault Safrane, 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, 1996 Renault Safrane (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2770 mm |
