1960 Renault Floride vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1960 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Renault Floride | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Floride | 123 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 51 L |