1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Because 1959 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Renault Floride (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Fellow | Floride |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 29 L |
