1965 Renault Floride vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride. 2009 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Floride | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Floride | 318 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
