1964 Simca 1000 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Simca 1000 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 51 L |
