1975 Simca 1301 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1301 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | 1301 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
