1959 Renault Floride vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1025 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Floride | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |
