1959 Renault Floride vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 400 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
