1959 Renault Floride vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 52 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 773 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, 2011 Kia Carens, 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, 2011 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Floride | Carens |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 746 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
