1968 Simca 1000 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1000 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
