1959 Renault Floride vs. 2010 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Cuore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Cuore weights approximately 19 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 Daihatsu Cuore, 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 Daihatsu Cuore (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Cuore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2010 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | Floride | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
