1965 Simca 1000 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000.
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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Simca 1000 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
