1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 964 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Dodge | Renault |
Model | Charger | Floride |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |