1995 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1966 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
