1959 Simca Aronde vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Aronde | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | Aronde | 116 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| 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 | 44 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 51 L |
