1999 Opel Omega vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 40 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 989 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, 1999 Opel Omega (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Floride |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
