1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 36 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 1292 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | E420 | Floride |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 29 L |