1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 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 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 667 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, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | Floride |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
