1978 BMW 725 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 25 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 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, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 725 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
