1971 BMW 3 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 Simca Aronde. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 3 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
