1988 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 863 kg more than 1963 Simca 1000. 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 530 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
