1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | Floride |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 544 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 59 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |