1959 Renault Floride vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 45 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 825 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, 2004 Rover 75, 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, 2004 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Floride | 75 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
