1957 Simca Aronde vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 55 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 655 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.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Simca Aronde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | Aronde | 328 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
