2005 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 715 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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
