1954 BMW 502 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Simca Aronde is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 502 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
