1967 Simca 1501 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 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 230 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501.
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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1501 has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Simca 1501 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1501 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1473 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
