1972 BMW Touring vs. 1978 Simca Horizon
To start off, 1978 Simca Horizon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Simca Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Simca Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca Horizon. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1978 Simca Horizon | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | Touring | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
