2006 BMW 630 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 630 | Floride |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |