1952 BMW 501 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1952 BMW 501 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 BMW 501 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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.
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1952 BMW 501 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 501 | 8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |