1959 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 51 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 966 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2010 Buick Lucerne 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. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Floride | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
