1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 649 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dart | Floride |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
