1979 BMW 633 vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Simca 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 633 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
