1980 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 21 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 200 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, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac 1000 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2270 mm |
