2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 780 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | C | Floride |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 29 L |
