2009 BMW 118 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1960 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 118 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
