1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2002 and 1968 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2002 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | 2002 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |