2006 Opel Vectra vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 804 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 Opel Vectra, 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 Opel Vectra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Vectra | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
