1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1989 Buick LeSabre is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick LeSabre (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 754 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, 1989 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1989 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Floride |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
