1959 Renault Floride vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 834 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 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Floride | Baja |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
