2008 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1962 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, 2008 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
