1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 1600 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |