1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 19 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 144 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.
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, 1978 Honda Prelude, 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Floride |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |
