1970 Buick GS vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1970 Buick GS is newer by 11 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 884 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | GS | Floride |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
