1966 Simca 1300 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 825 kg more than 1966 Simca 1300. 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 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1300 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 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 | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
