2008 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 855 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
