1959 Renault Floride vs. 2008 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2008 Kia Shuma is newer by 49 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Shuma (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Shuma weights approximately 460 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, 2008 Kia Shuma, 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, 2008 Kia Shuma (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2008 Kia Shuma 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. 2008 Kia Shuma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2008 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Floride | Shuma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
