1959 Renault Floride vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1996 Seat Ibiza 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Ibiza (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 354 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 Seat Ibiza, 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 Seat Ibiza (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
