1959 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe is newer by 46 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Coupe (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Smart Coupe (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Smart Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2005 Smart Coupe 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. 2005 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Floride | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 33 L |
