1963 BMW 700 vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, 1967 Simca 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1000 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1963 BMW 700.
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, 1967 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 700 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
