1960 Renault Floride vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 720 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 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 325 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Floride | 325 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 59 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |