1957 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Simca Aronde | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Simca | BMW |
Model | Aronde | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |