1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 898 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | Floride |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
