1967 Simca 1200S vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S. 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 ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Simca 1200S | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1200S | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
