1984 Citroen CX vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1984 Citroen CX is newer by 25 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 649 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, 1984 Citroen CX, 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, 1984 Citroen CX (301 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | Floride |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 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 | 1409 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
