2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 920 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | GranSport | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 29 L |
