1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1973 Simca 1301
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1301. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1973 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1973 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 3.3 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
