2002 BMW 740 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 40 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1236 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 740 | Floride |
Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |