1956 BMW 503 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 503 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |
