1962 Renault Floride vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1962 Renault Floride is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Renault Floride | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | Floride | 440 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |