1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 14 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 1502 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
