2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 565 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (815 Nm) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8201 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
