1964 NSU 1000 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1964 NSU 1000 is newer by 5 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 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 NSU 1000 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 110 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000.
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, 1964 NSU 1000 (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 NSU 1000 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | NSU | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |
