1988 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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 M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | M3 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
