1959 Renault Floride vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Megane weights approximately 565 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 Renault Megane, 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 Renault Megane (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Floride | Megane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
