1983 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,691 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 525 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2691 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
