1959 Renault Floride vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 615 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 Toyota Avensis, 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 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2006 Toyota Avensis 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. 2006 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Floride | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
