2005 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1964 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 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Floride |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 815 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 |