1959 BMW 600 vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2530 mm |
