1959 Renault Floride vs. 2006 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2006 Suzuki SX4 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 695 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 2006 Suzuki SX4 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, 2006 Suzuki SX4 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, 2006 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Floride | 2006 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Floride | SX4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1909 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |