2007 BMW 335 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (282 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1966 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 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1966 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1966 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 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 335 | Floride |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 581 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |