1991 Porsche 944 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 654 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 944 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 944 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
