1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1969 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1969 BMW 1600 and 1969 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1969 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 BMW 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 BMW 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1969 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 1600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |
