2009 BMW 135 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 135 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
