1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 27 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 160 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, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ritmo | Floride |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 29 L |
