1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 22 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde.
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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 1502 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
