2006 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Renault Floride (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 Renault Floride.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1963 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1963 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | Floride |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 956 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1630 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |