1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 32 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 770 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 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | Floride |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
