1991 Citroen AX vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1991 Citroen AX 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 24 kg more than 1991 Citroen AX.
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, 1991 Citroen AX, 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, 1991 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen AX | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | AX | Floride |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
