1958 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, both 1958 BMW 600 and 1958 Simca Plein Ceil were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Plein Ceil (56 HP @ 200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Plein Ceil should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 550 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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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1958 BMW 600 | 1958 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 600 | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |