1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 6 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 484 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Coupe | Floride |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
