2003 Fiat Seicento vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2003 Fiat Seicento is newer by 44 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 11 kg more than 2003 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1959 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Fiat Seicento (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Seicento | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Floride |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
