1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 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 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 859 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Skylark | Floride |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |