2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 48 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1228 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | Viano | Floride |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1974 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |
