1990 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 31 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 556 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Plymouth Acclaim | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Acclaim | Floride |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |