2008 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1964 Renault Floride | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 330 | Floride |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |