1960 DKW Junior vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1960 DKW Junior is newer by 1 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 DKW Junior. 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, 1960 DKW Junior, 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, 1960 DKW Junior (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 DKW Junior | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | Junior | Floride |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 29 L |
