1972 BMW 520 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 520 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 165 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
