2007 BMW 335 vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 43 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 725 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1964 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 335 | Floride |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |