1978 BMW 628 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 628 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
