1995 BMW 317 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 36 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 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 317 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 469 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.
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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 317 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
