1959 Renault Floride vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 41 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 324 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, 2000 Skoda Fabia, 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, 2000 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Floride | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
