1973 BMW Touring vs. 1978 Simca 1307
To start off, 1978 Simca 1307 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1307. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 1307 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1307. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1307.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1978 Simca 1307 | |
Make | BMW | Simca |
Model | Touring | 1307 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |