1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 33 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 440 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Floride |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |