1998 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 32 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1143 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 740 | Floride |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |