2009 BMW 330 vs. 1963 Renault Floride
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride.
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 330 (315 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1963 Renault Floride | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
