1970 Simca 1301 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1301 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1301 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
