2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 465 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1961 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1961 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Alpina | Floride |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
