1971 BMW Touring vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 250 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | Touring | Floride |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |