1959 BMW 507 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 507 | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |