1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mexico 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 704 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.
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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mexico | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Maserati | Renault |
Model | Mexico | Floride |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |