1959 Renault Floride vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 47 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 474 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, 2006 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, 2006 Skoda Fabia (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Floride | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
