1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 23 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
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, 1982 Opel Corsa, 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, 1982 Opel Corsa (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Corsa | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Floride |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |
