1974 Simca 1301 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 591 kg more than 1974 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 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 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 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Simca 1301 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1301 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
