1962 Simca 1000 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
