1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 405 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Galant | Floride |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
