1994 BMW 740 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 32 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 932 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.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 740 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
