2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 47 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 772 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.
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, 2006 Honda Pilot, 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride. 2006 Honda Pilot 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. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
