1988 BMW 535 vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1952 Simca Aronde. 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 535 (306 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 535 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 39 L |
